SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - Namibia emerged as the standout performer in the 2026 African country rankings, surging from 15th to 3rd place, largely driven by a favorable tax environment and improvements in other key areas. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA.

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 -Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa (far right), Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses (far left) photographed with ODEC management and staff and other political leaders during the unveiling of the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (second from left), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2026 - Former first lady, Monica Geingos. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 10 June 2026 - Delegates attending the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Elective Congress in Walvis Bay. The three-day congress will conclude with a the election of a new leadership to guide the association for the next term. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Congo DR's defender Steve Kapuadi takes part in a training session during the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Houston Training Centre in Houston on June 12, 2026. (Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)

Portugal's forward #09 Goncalo Ramos walks on the runway upon his arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Portugal's defender #25 Nuno Mendes walks on the runway upon his arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (C), Portugal's defender #20 Joao Cancelo (L), and Portugal's midfielder #10 Bernardo Silva walk on the runway upon their arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Members of the US Women's National football team arrive to attend the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

(L to R) Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's midfielder #10 Bernardo Silva and Portugal's defender #20 Joao Cancelo get off the plane upon their arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

(L to R) Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's midfielder #10 Bernardo Silva, Portugal's defender #20 Joao Cancelo, and Portugal's goalkeeper #01 Diogo Costa get off the plane upon their arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Portugal's midfielder #10 Bernardo Silva get off the plane upon their arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)